EverQuest II: The Shadow Odyssey Brings Classic Dungeons Back

Everquest II: The Shadow Odyssey is live and Sony Online Entertainment has released a launch trailer to go with it. Some of the big changes in the fifth expansion are 20 new zones which include the overland zone of Innothule Swamp. TSO also brings back dungeons from the good old days of EverQuest such as the Ruins of Guk. Catch a full list of changes after the break.

EverQuest® II THE SHADOW ODYSSEY™

set to UNVEIL ITS ONLINE WORLD tomorrow

Fifth Expansion for Critically Acclaimed Video Game Arrives

SAN DIEGO, CA – Nov. 17, 2008 – Video game players around the world are powering up their PCs as the new EverQuest® II expansion, The Shadow Odyssey™, is scheduled to launch worldwide tomorrow. The Shadow Odyssey is the fifth expansion for the critically acclaimed EQII franchise developed by Sony Online Entertainment LLC. This all-in-one compilation pack will be available at select retail stores and via digital download at www.station.com for the suggested retail price of $39.99 US.

"The storyline of The Shadow Odyssey allows players to explore uncharted regions in the virtual world of Norrath while experiencing nostalgic areas made famous in the original EverQuest almost 10 years ago," said Bruce Ferguson, senior producer, Sony Online Entertainment. "This expansion comes on the heels of the highest selling expansion to date, Rise of Kunark™, and the incredibly successful Living Legacy program, which ran over the summer months and attracted large numbers of new and returning players who are ready for exciting new adventures."

About EverQuest II The Shadow Odyssey

In an age long passed, a band of extraordinary heroes embarked on a journey to free Norrath from the clutches of a shrouded threat. Their quest would take them to the far reaches of the globe, delving deep into the most dangerous dungeons and undertaking many daunting trials. This was the Shadow Odyssey, and the heroes were known as the Ethernauts. In their time, this epic quest came to an end, and Norrath was saved. But now, history is repeating itself. It is time for a new generation of Ethernauts to retrace the steps of their honored predecessors through the ruined, unforgiving and twisting regions of Norrath to rid the world of the invading scourge and destroy the renewed evil of the Shadowmen.

Feature Set:

·More than 20 new zones, including the new overland zone, Innothule.

·Experience nostalgic EverQuest dungeon themes, such as Najena, Mistmoore and The Sebilisian Empire, and adventure through more than 18 goal-based dungeons, such as Ruins of Guk and Befallen.

·The Achievement Point level cap will be increased to 200 to offer new achievements for class-specific lines.

·A new Dungeon Delving mission system for players to replay content with new and different experiences.

·Five (5) new Heritage Quests with unique rewards being added.

·A new, mysterious group of erudites with powerful new armor and equipment will barter for void shards earned during your encounters.

·Epic tales of the odyssey are told through battles with dozens of new creatures and hundreds of new quests.

·Two new deities have been introduced into Norrath, Rodcet Nife and Anashti Sul.

·Includes Desert of FlamesTM, Kingdom of SkyTM, Echoes of FaydwerTM and Rise of KunarkTM expansion packs, and The Bloodline ChroniclesTM, The Splitpaw SagaTM and The Fallen DynastyTM adventure packs.